Following President Joe Biden's announcement that he will not seek reelection, top advisers to former President Donald Trump have been strategically planning for this potential scenario since the June 27 presidential debate. Their preparations included researching potential Democratic contenders, conducting polls comparing Trump against possible replacements, and intensifying attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris, whom they view as the most likely successor.
As soon as Biden officially declared his decision and endorsed Vice President Harris, Trump's campaign managers wasted no time in releasing a scathing statement linking Harris to the current administration's policies. Additionally, an affiliated super PAC has already secured airtime in key swing states to shape Harris's image among undecided voters as someone who supported a supposedly declining Biden.
